Encounter

Sulu didn't really care much about titles and fiefdoms.

But then it occurred to him that he needed to prepare a base for the Arrogant School.

Furthermore, not requiring this seems to go against the rules of this continent. Although I don't mind it, shouldn't I at least give the enemy a place to find me? Or... deliberately create a false weakness?

"Lord? Free Territory? Dragon Crystal?"

Philetrin III coughed again, his imposing gaze sweeping down.

The power and obligations between lords and vassals were the core of aristocratic rule on this continent.

Simply put, when a lord grants territory to a vassal, the vassal has the obligation to serve the lord. Of course, in turn, the lord must also protect his vassals.

Sulu's demand was simply to have power, not obligations.

He only wanted a piece of land; he had no intention of swearing allegiance to Philetrin III.

Even a small noble's Free Territory is actually a very taboo thing, and you might be attacked by the surrounding nobles—after all, you have no one above you!

Philetrin III withdrew his gaze from Sulu, feeling somewhat helpless.

If the other party is willing to pledge allegiance, they can be Lordship Territory, even a hereditary baron.

But it was clear that this powerful figure had no intention of serving him.

More than anything, it demands equality and tolerance.

Perhaps because of the feudal monarchy system in the West, he quickly accepted reality and began to think about it.

If it were the emperor of a unified empire, such an attitude from Sulu would immediately provoke a full-blown war, a fight to the death.

Because the emperor's majesty cannot be offended, if the emperor commands the subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die!

If this unspoken rule is broken, other officials will follow suit, and then how will we manage to get by?

But in this world? Let alone Philetrin III, even Dragon I couldn't completely conquer the world; he could only compromise with various nobles.

The art of the aristocracy is the art of compromise.

"Cough cough..."

At this moment, a Scholar- like figure dressed in white robes spoke up, "Sulu Potter! As the Prime Minister of the Kingdom, I must remind you that criminals cannot be granted titles. Legally speaking, you are still a criminal wanted by the Duke of Wolf Castle in the Northern Territory! Perhaps... we should discuss your pardon first."

This is clearly a bargaining chip.

As king, I am confident that I can mediate the conflict between the Duke of Wolf Castle and Sulu.

"I don't mind this..."

Sulu waved his hand. "I welcome the Duke to attack me at any time, and according to the rules of the Council of Nobles... in this situation, killings by both sides are legal, right?"

"Okay... you'll get what you want."

Philetrin III waved his hand wearily. "I will bestow upon you a hereditary title, grant you a Free Territory, and Dragon Crystal..."

He looked at the Messiah.

"I'm sorry... the necklace... is gone." Messiah was almost in tears, never expecting Sulu to sell her off to her face.

What a scoundrel! And she even covered for him!

"The princess's necklace is already in my possession; I need something else..."

Sulu offered an explanation.

Edward and Eric both suddenly realized why the other had risked entering the palace the previous night.

Eric, in particular, looked at Sulu with a burning gaze: 'Could it be that this Arrogant School of Wizard possesses a method to utilize Dragon Crystal?'

He was eager to ask questions, but considering Sulu's strength, he held back.

"You..."

Philetrin III pointed at Sulu, his finger trembling slightly.

Have you ever seen a thief brazenly extorting money from the victim? He's right here!

'I swear in the name of the Mother Goddess, I have never seen such a shameless person!'

"Of course... Dragon Crystal are very valuable, and I won't let you suffer a loss, Your Majesty."

Sulu smiled and held up one finger, "One thing! One Dragon Crystal in exchange for one request that I can make!"

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Queen Fula Drake, who, fanning herself with a folding fan, gently nodded her chin, indicating that she had also heard him.

After witnessing Sulu's abilities, she believed that he was an extremely skilled Assassin capable of taking anyone's life silently!

While Dragon Crystal is precious, if it cannot be used, it is not much different from a stone.

"One request? I understand."

Philetrin III was also considering it.

"Then, farewell, Your Majesty."

Sulu bowed respectfully, and his figure vanished instantly.

Even though they were mentally prepared, Philetrin III and the Prime Minister still turned pale upon seeing this scene.

"From today onwards, the top elites on the mainland will be losing sleep... and they will try every means to get rid of me!"

Sulu walked down the main street of Dragon City, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Philetrin III's compromise today is merely a helpless move and a temporary measure for stability.

Privately, they must have mobilized all their strategists and experts to figure out how to eliminate this threat!

"The best way to seal my 'Blink' is ' Dimensional Lockdown,' but that can only be used by legendary-level cultivators... Besides that, there are some Curio... Looks like I'll have to be more careful in the future."

Sulu didn't think that such a Curio would ever appear in the world again, but he still secretly became somewhat wary.

"This also gives them a choice: peace or war."

Once the opponent makes a move, he can wipe out their forces without hesitation and gain experience.

Since his debut, Sulu seems to have maintained his bottom line. In previous conflicts, he was always the one who attacked first and was forced to retaliate.

"However, those nobles won't believe that. They only see my power as a threat to them, nothing more... Perhaps, there are even schemers who want to use me..."

Sulu felt like he was playing a very interesting game.

As for the end?

Even if the floodwaters are raging, as long as he has gained enough experience, he can simply pack up and leave; he is the least afraid of anything.

"Huh?"

Just then, he caught Inspiration of a familiar figure and turned into a small alley.

In a corner, a group of children gathered.

Ham was carrying a plate of candy and distributing it one by one.

Upon seeing Sulu approach, he froze, dropping the tray he was carrying to the ground. "Mentor..."

The Wandering Knight had previously bravely wielded his sword even when facing a Stitch-Monster, now had tears welling in his eyes. "I'm sorry..."

"You haven't done anything to wrong me. Have you felt the difference that power brings?"

Sulu asked calmly.

"Laf ...he's changed, and so has Yorn. I didn't think he would, but..."

Ham choked up, barely able to continue.

Nothing in this world remains unchanged.

Sulu smiled and said, "Since we've run into you, you can come with me. There are other things I need you to do."